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How to get fromSwindon to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 20m
    £73–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    5h 31m
    £27–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4h 59m
    £47–77

  4. Drive  159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Manchestercar car 159.4 mi
    2h 57m
    £40–57

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 33m
    £102–309

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    5h 23m
    £72–170

Swindon to Manchester by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Manchester Central Coach Station via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, and Park & Ride in around 5h 31m.

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